Rock City's boss has paid tribute to Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, who was found dead at his home in California yesterday (July 20) from a "suspected suicide".

The band played the Nottingham venue in 2003.

"Chester was a great performer and I was lucky enough to see him and the band do an incredible fan club show at the height of their fame at Rock City," said George Akins.

"They completely owned the room. It’s easy to see how they became a stadium band when you saw how they projected themselves to all parts of the room."

He added: "All of us at Rock City are incredibly sad to have lost another alternative icon. Mental health is a real issue and we must look at any ways we can to help support people in all walks of life. RIP Chester."

Bennington, a 41-year-old father of six, is believed to have killed himself, according to the Los Angeles County coroner.

The band were on a world tour following the release of their album, One More Light.

During a Q&A session following a playback of the album in front of a small audience, Bennington spoke about his state of mind.

"I hated the world. I had a song in my phone at the start of the process called I Hate The World Right Now. I was pretty suicidal. I hated my life," he said.

"Mostly the suffering that I was bringing on was self-imposed. All these thoughts were stuck in my head. It was not healthy. I remember thinking that I wanted to be left alone."

His death was on the day of his late friend Chris Cornell’s birthday, who killed himself in May. Bennington performed at his funeral.